NEUTRALS

Polar Mist

#ADB0BD

RGB 173, 176, 189 · HSL 229°, 11%, 71% · CMYK 8, 7, 0, 26

Polar Mist is #ADB0BD in HEX — rgb(173, 176, 189), hsl(229°, 11%, 71%), cmyk(8%, 7%, 0%, 26%).

Polar Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 229°, 11%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#ADB0BD

RGB173, 176, 189

HSL229°, 11%, 71%

HSV229°, 8%, 74%

CMYK8, 7, 0, 26

Decimal11382973

CSS RGBrgb(173, 176, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 11%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Polar Mist S42B2

Exact match

PPG

Glistening Gray 1043-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B1B3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 1.8 · #AEAFB9

Benjamin Moore

Excalibur 2118-50

ΔE 1.8 · #AAACB7

Vista Paint

Buffed Plum C-1316

ΔE 1.9 · #AFAFB9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 2.1 · #A6ACB8

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Sky DE5919

ΔE 3.4 · #AEB5C7

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.6 · #AAB1B8

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 3.7 · #A5B0B9

Valspar

Misty Morning Dew 4003-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #B3BAC7

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #A2A5B2

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 5.4 · #AABAC6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.2 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 7 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 8.1 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADB0BD

#BDBAAD

Analogous

#ADB8BD

#ADB0BD

#B2ADBD

Triadic

#ADB0BD

#BDADB0

#B0BDAD

Split-Complementary

#ADB0BD

#BDB2AD

#B8BDAD

Tetradic

#ADB0BD

#BDADB8

#BDBAAD

#ADBDB2

Monochromatic

#5D6174

#82879B

#ADB0BD

#D7D9DF

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#ADB0BD

#BAADBD

#BDBAAD

#B0BDAD

Compound

#ADB0BD

#B2ADBD

#BDBAAD

#B8BDAD

Variations

Lighter

#BDC0CA

#CED0D7

#E3E4E7

Darker

#84899E

#585C70

#333541

Saturation

#B3B4B7

#ADB0BD

#8C9BDE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADB0BD

#ADB0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADB0BD

#AFAFBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADB0BD

#ACB2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Polar Mist gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C1B1A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#ADB0BD

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AEB6CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B3AA81

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #ADB0BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADB0BD;

CSS Variable

--color-polar-mist: #ADB0BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'polar-mist': '#ADB0BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADB0BD] text-[#ADB0BD]

SCSS

$polar-mist: #ADB0BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB0BD?

#ADB0BD is Polar Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ADB0BD warm or cool?

Polar Mist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Polar Mist?

Polar Mist works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Polar Mist?

Polar Mist pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Polar Mist?

You can download Polar Mist on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Polar Mist?

The hex code is #ADB0BD. In RGB it's 173, 176, 189, and in HSL it's 229°, 11%, 71%.

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